Scholars
Visiting Scholar Engagement
USF World is dedicated to supporting the academic and social opportunities for our Visiting Scholars. We want you to be able to meet your professional goals while also experiencing U.S. culture and sharing your own culture. Please review the resources provided below.
Academic
To help you achieve your goals, we partner with numerous offices and organizations to support your academic endeavors. Some of these are listed below.
International Visiting Researcher Showcase
The International Visiting Researcher Showcase is an opportunity for the International Visiting Scholars to present their original research which they have been conducting while at the University of South Florida. Colleges and Departments from across the University are represented as well as countries and cultures from around the world.
This event takes place during the Spring semester. Click on the image for more information.
Lightning Talks
This partnership between USF World and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs gives visiting scholars the opportunity to present brief presentations on their research.
This event takes place during the Fall semester.
Workshops
USF World helps connect scholars with seminars and workshops hosted by internal and external partners. Three of our prominent partners are the USF Libraries, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Consortium for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA). You can see the workshop calendars by clicking the corresponding images below.
Visiting Researcher Workshop Calendar
Postdoctoral Events Calendar
CARMA Home
Resources
USF Libraries has created a video and dedicated page to help our Visiting Scholars make the most of their time at the university.
Visiting Scholars Getting Started Guide
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs also has a number of resources that Visiting Scholars may find helpful. Check out their Incoming Postdocs page.
Social
Being a Visiting Scholar isn’t just about academics; it’s also about experiencing the culture here (and sharing your culture as well). We have a number of initiatives to help get you involved and into the community.
Welcome Reception
USF World hosts a Fulbright and International Scholar Welcome Reception annually. This event kicks off the new academic year and gives us the opportunity to connect and reconnect with new and continuing Visiting Scholars and Fulbrighters.
USF Athletics
USF World has partnered with USF Athletics to offer Visiting Scholars the opportunity to attend several USF sporting events for free! This is a great way to experience US collegiate culture, build camaraderie with the USF community, and have a great time! Free ticket offerings are communicated through Homebase and are for multiple sports throughout the semester
Potluck
During the Winter and Summer Breaks, USF World hosts an International Visiting Scholar Potluck! A 'potluck' is a communal gathering where each guest contributes a different, often homemade, dish of food to be shared. The casual atmosphere and good food brings together all of our visitors. Pictures of each event can always be found in our Flickr account.
Adventure Trips
USF World is partnering with Outdoor Recreation to offer Adventure Trips for our Visiting Scholars! While Visiting Scholars always have the opportunity to go on any standard Adventure Trip, these special offerings will be exclusively for Visiting Scholars. Adventure Trips could be hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, camping, and more. These opportunities will be communicated through Homebase.
Homebase Communities
Homebase is our platform for orientation, onboarding, and community building among Visiting Scholars. With Homebase Communities, you can meet other scholars, post and answer questions, post photos of your adventures, collaborate to host events, and more!